SeaCraft Ride Vs Regulator & Contender

[makade]

I saw this on craigslist
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/boa/1600277774.html
1980 25' SeaVee/Diesel - $27500 (Jupiter)

[McGillicuddy]

Perhaps a little smaller than your thinking, but yeah, the Albin sounds nice...
http://www.albinmarine.com/Press/Alb...d%20Steady.pdf

[Basspond]

I saw this on craigslist
1980 25' SeaVee/Diesel - $27500 (Jupiter)

In that same class, how about this 25 whitewater in RI? This one looks sweet. LINK

[Blackfin26]

Fr.Frank, I think that's the one I was thinking about. It's currently listed at $79.9K with a triple axle trailer, Steve

[peterb]

I am surprised that no one spoke up for the 27' SeaCraft.

Is there anything about their ride that i should know?

It does a very wide beam (9 ft, 10 in, I believe)

[Basspond]

Peter I think that's just because there aren't too many around? The one in Sea Bright is the only one I have seen on the water locally. You'd have to think the ride would be pretty good though right? I mean, it is a SeaCraft

[BigLew]

Calling "KernelTugBoat", please chime in. Or shall it be Dr. WAVE CRUSHER!

[Blackfin26]

There was, and I think still is, a 27 with twin outboards for sale in Harwich, Ma on the Cape....maybe it's on yachtworld.com.

[kerneltugboat]

Guy's

Tough for me to comment on the ride of my 27 vs the Contender or Regulator. I like the look of all 3, and they probably have a decent ride, but I have never been on either of them.. I can tell you my 27 is Amazing in just about any sea condition. It is night and day in a following sea compared to when it was a straight inboard. That huge DPH drive makes a world of difference keeping it on track. The ride is different from my Dad's 23, with the conventional I/O setup (His boat is more nimble is the best way I can describe it, and maybe a little dryer in heavy wind because he can get his bow up higher) Mine cuts into the water more because of the weight of the hull and the 1700lb D6 centered under the Pilot House, but it never pounds, and the COG is just about perfect. (I was out in November last year, and the smallest boat around me was a 42 Duffy and I felt "reasonably" safe !!)It was a little wet before I added the spray rails and then I added the transom livewell for a little extra weight out back. I have fished with 23 Owners in some nasty stuff last year and they were amazed and thankfull we were in the 27. I left the tuna grounds in some 4-6 foot chop and put the screws to her for about a 25 Knot cruise which was very comfortable and dry and effortless for the D6 to keep the RPMS steady. On good days I run about 28-30 Knots at Cruise burning 10-12 GPH . This year I am removing the front step and will probably take another 300-400 lbs of the front, but mainly to keep the kids in the boat. The boat is very stable on the drift and while trolling. keep in mind my bottom was modified when it was converted to an inboard, so for better or worse, my boat would be a little different to a factory 27. (I have a 2' flat in the rear the extends up in a "V" shape about 6' forward). Thats all I can tell you, I would not trade it for a Contender or Regulator, but most of us on this site have that problem as well. If anyone is on the Cape this summer, let me know I would be happy to take you fishing.

Dan

[RODMAN]

Hi, I am still around, #1 You have to go on a ride before you can make any comment about a 27", BEEN THERE --DONE IT--. You have to ride to compare.I fell asleep on the ride when it was gas powered and what a different boat when the diesel was installed. I could not sleep because it was not boring do to the way it rode. It was like a big block was being throttle up and off you go, and I been in rough seas and the 27" is unbelievable. Puts a lot of bigger boats to shame in rough seas.